Part-time Building Safety Specialist Missouri State University - 4.2 Springfield, MO Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15.00 - $20.54 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Physical security incident response Cardiac arrest emergency response Report preparation Computer operation CPR Certification National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) Incident management CCTV system operation (AV) Safety regulations Writing skills BLS Certification High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Public safety procedures AED operation Security system monitoring (security system operation) Interviewing Incident report writing Traffic control Physical security emergency response AED Certification Full Job Description Position Information Position Title Part-time Building Safety Specialist Work Location Springfield Campus Out-of-State Employment Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval. Department Office of University Safety Pay Grade Unclassified Proposed Salary $15.00 - $20.54/hour depending on experience Sponsorship Information Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. General Function The Building Safety Specialist monitors building access, provides directions and information, performs safety and loss prevention duties, conducts regular walk-throughs in and around a building, responds to emergency and non-emergency situations in and around a building, renders assistance as appropriate, and makes reports. The Building Safety Specialist is instrumental in building safety through proactive safety efforts, such as identifying hazards, building key control, checking safety equipment, submitting work orders, receiving and monitoring package deliveries, maintaining access kiosk information, delivering safety and security lectures as required, and having positive interaction with students, faculty, staff, and guests. Description of Primary Duties This part time position will work during the school year, 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. 1. Maintains a safe and secure building by regularly monitoring persons entering and leaving the building, monitoring building surveillance systems, managing key control, receiving and monitoring packages, conducting walk-throughs of the assigned building, observing for unauthorized personnel or activities, maintaining kiosk information, enforcing University rules, regulations and policies, and reporting violations to the appropriate authority, submitting work orders, checking doors and locks for proper operation, and securing and locking buildings and windows as directed. 2. Reduces the potential for injury, loss of life, property theft, and/or destruction of property by conducting building checks for potentially dangerous or unsafe areas and conditions, (e.g., inoperative lighting, unlocked doors, insecure stairway railing, etc.), routinely inspecting fire extinguishers and automated external defibrillators, and making on-the-spot corrections if possible or reporting the conditions to an appropriate authority for correction. 3. Reacts to weather, fire, hazardous materials, medical and security emergencies, and natural disasters utilizing the incident command system, assesses the situation, takes mitigation action to protect lives, property, and the environment by following procedures prescribed in the Office of University Safety Policy and Procedures Manual , and assists emergency response. 4. Renders assistance at medical emergencies by performing CPR or rendering first aid to the injured person(s), determining the need for additional medical attention, contacting the appropriate agency/office to facilitate emergency medical attention, remaining with the injured person(s) until relieved by an appropriate authority, and preparing and submitting a detailed report. 5. Promotes an awareness of safety issues by talking to students, faculty, staff, and others, distributing informational materials regarding safety during normal duties, and conducting presentations or training as scheduled by the Manager, Campus Safety. 6. Encourages a proactive approach to safety by meeting with the leaders of University organizations to discuss their specific vulnerabilities to person, property, and equipment loss, assisting with the development of programs to alleviate or reduce identified vulnerabilities, monitoring the progress of those programs, and adjusting or modifying those programs as needed to improve safety. 7. Promotes a positive image of the University by providing directions and information to students, faculty, staff, and visitors to a building regarding campus locations, facilities, and activities, and rendering such assistance as requested within capability to provide (e.g., requesting campus safety assistance for battery jumps for dead car batteries, use of telephone, etc.). 8. Responds within a building and its property to reported incidents of crime, interacts compassionately with victims to minimize impact, notifies campus safety and /or 9-1-1 as appropriate, provides information on available resources, thoroughly, accurately, and professionally documents incidents, and makes timely reports of campus complaints, incidents involving possible criminal activity, and other daily activities. 9. Thoroughly, accurately, and professionally documents all complaints, daily activities, and incidents and submits the information to the appropriate individual(s). 10. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director, University Safety or designee for a wide array of topics, such as the Clery Act, Title IX, report writing, communications, fire alarm systems, sprinkler and standpipe systems, hazardous materials, incident command, etc. 11. Contributes to the overall success and morale of the Office of University Safety by adhering to the Office of University Safety Policy and Procedures Manual and performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned in a professional manner.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education:

A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.

Experience:

At least one year of work experience is required; experience in positions involving customer service, safety, security, loss control, fire prevention, emergency services, or related fields is preferred.

Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. the ability to conduct effective interviews, make accurate observations, and write detailed reports is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work without constant supervision and within a framework of specific guidelines is required. Knowledge of methods and procedures related to safety activities, including prevention, response, and investigation, and traffic control is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergency and non-emergency situations, make accurate observations and remember details of situations and individuals, and learn, understand, and apply policies to individual circumstances is required. The ability to learn to interpret fire alarm systems, develop an understanding of the surveillance camera system, develop knowledge of a campus building, and work effectively as a team member and individual is required.

Certification and Training:

Current certification for First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) is required throughout the appointment. Successful completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 training is required or be completed within one year of appointment.

Effort:

The position requires some extended periods of standing, the ability to move quickly throughout and around a building on foot, including climbing stairs. The ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds is required. This position occasionally works in confined spaces and at heights. Work is performed primarily indoors.

Other:

The scope of the position may require nighttime, holiday, and/or weekend work. Overtime may be required to meet the staffing needs of the department. Employees in this job classification are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed. Positions associated with this job classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated 'sensitive' as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this job classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants This is a part time position. This position will work during the school year, 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Equal Opportunity Statement Non-Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, , 417-836-4252. Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. HR Representative Callie McClarnon Posting Detail Open Date 09/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number 20260037PTS Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/87989